A History And Description Of The Collie, Or Sheep Dog, In His British Varieties (1890)

""A History and Description of the Collie, or Sheep Dog, in His British Varieties"" is a book written by Rawdon Lee in 1890. The book provides a comprehensive history and detailed description of the collie breed, which is known for its intelligence, loyalty, and herding abilities. The book covers the collie's origins in Scotland and its development as a working dog in the British Isles. It also discusses the different varieties of collies that exist in Britain, including the rough-coated collie, the smooth-coated collie, and the Border collie. The author provides detailed information on the physical characteristics, temperament, and training of the collie breed. He also includes anecdotes and stories about the collie's role as a working dog and its popularity as a companion animal. Overall, ""A History and Description of the Collie, or Sheep Dog, in His British Varieties"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and characteristics of the collie breed. It is also a fascinating read for dog lovers and those interested in the history of dog breeding and training.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.